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R645 MJT

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,328 mi
Last recorded127,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 MJT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 127,328 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 127,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 127,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 121,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 108,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Front Door Slight Wear Hinge pins

O/S Rear Shockabsorber Dust C ov er Insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S Front Door Slight Wear Hinge pins

O/S Rear Shockabsorber Dust C ov er Insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,477 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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R645 MJT is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R645 MJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R645 MJT registered?

R645 MJT is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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